Unemployment Benefits in North Dakota
State-specific overview · Employment Law
North Dakota requires $1,600 in total base-period earnings with at least $400 in one quarter to qualify.
How North Dakota treats Unemployment Benefits
North Dakota requires you to have earned at least $1,600 during your base period, with a minimum of $400 earned in at least one quarter. Your weekly benefit amount is calculated as one-twenty-fifth of your highest quarter's earnings, with a maximum weekly amount that adjusts annually. You can receive benefits for up to 26 weeks in a benefit year. North Dakota also provides additional weeks of benefits during periods of elevated state unemployment.
The general definition of Unemployment Benefits
Temporary income payments to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Unemployment benefits are payments provided by the government to workers who have lost their jobs involuntarily and meet certain eligibility requirements. These benefits are funded by taxes that employers pay into a state unemployment insurance fund. To qualify, a worker typically must have been employed for a minimum period, have lost the job without quitting, and not have been fired for misconduct. Benefits are usually a percentage of the worker's prior wages and last for a limited time, often 26 weeks. Workers must actively search for new employment to continue receiving benefits.
Read the full Unemployment Benefits entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in North Dakota.